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North Little Rock School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,711 students in North Little Rock School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in North Little Rock School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
7,711 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
531 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Little Rock School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#204 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Graduation Rate
80%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.8%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
15%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
59%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
19%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,264 is higher than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,998 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$125 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$116 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,264
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,998
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best North Little Rock School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1901 Crestwood Road
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8190
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8190
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Fairway Avenue
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8270
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8270
Gr: K-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Indian Hills Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6800 Indian Hills Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 835-5622
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 835-5622
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Lakeview Road
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8250
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8250
Gr: 6 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Meadow Park Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 East Bethany Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3620
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3620
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
North Little Rock Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Lakeview Road
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8200
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8200
Gr: 7-8 | 1,036 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
North Little Rock Center Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 West 22nd Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 975-3895
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 975-3895
Gr: 9-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
North Little Rock High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 West 22nd Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 771-8100
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 771-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,652 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Amboy Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Auburn Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 771-8185
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 771-8185
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Ridge Road Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Ridge Road
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8155
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8155
Gr: K-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Glenview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4901 East 19th Street
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3630
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3630
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Seventh Street Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Bishop Lindsey Avenue
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 340-5170
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 340-5170
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Boone Park Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Crutcher
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 340-5160
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 340-5160
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
441 Mccain Blvd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8170
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8170
Gr: PK | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Little Rock School District?
North Little Rock School District manages 14 public schools serving 7,711 students.
What is the rank of North Little Rock School District?
North Little Rock School District is ranked #205 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Little Rock School District?
59% of North Little Rock School District students are Black, 19% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Little Rock School District?
North Little Rock School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is North Little Rock School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,998 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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